A Brief History of Oscar Ties
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:00PM 
Best Live-Action Short Film is the only category to count two ties in its Oscar history.
Last month, at the 98th Academy Awards, the world got to witness the seventh official tie in Oscar history. Presenter Kumail Nanjiani was quick to assure the audience that this was not a bit but something that was really happening as the Best Live-Action Short Film race came down to two victors – The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva. For someone like me, what made this even more momentous was how, for once, the Academy made a good choice, even if they didn’t make up their mind. In a category where good taste goes to die, our champions are good examples of the form, amply deserving of this honor and their new place in the annals of Oscar history. Who would have thought?
For some added context, join me as I go over these seven ties. Were they all deserving? Let’s find out…